
Bicycle Thieves
1948 • Drama
8.2 (2,467)
Vittorio De Sica
Director
Cesare Zavattini
Story
Status
Released
Release date
July 21, 1948
Duration
89 Min
Language
it
Popularity
4.3054
Budget
$133,000
Revenue
$450,159
Overview
Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.
Cast

Lamberto Maggiorani

Enzo Staiola

Lianella Carell

Gino Saltamerenda

Vittorio Antonucci

Giulio Chiari

Elena Altieri

Eolo Capritti

Fausto Guerzoni

Giulio Battiferri

Sergio Leone

Mario Meniconi

Checco Rissone

Nando Bruno

Memmo Carotenuto

Umberto Spadaro

Piero Heliczer